Union Cabinet Approves Railway and Highway Projects

On 19th August 2026, the Union Cabinet approved five infrastructure projects worth ₹13,041 crore, including four railway multitracking projects and one highway project.

Key Points

Railway Projects: Four multitracking projects will cover eight districts across West Bengal, Odisha, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.
Kharagpur–Bhadrak: A fourth railway line will be developed between Kharagpur and Bhadrak.
Bhadrak–Haridaspur: A fourth railway line will be constructed on this section.
Gummidipundi–Gudur: Third and fourth railway lines will be added to the section.
Cuttack–Paradeep: Third and fourth railway lines will be developed along this route.
Railway Expansion: The projects will add around 410 km to the Indian Railways network.
Project Cost: The four railway projects involve an estimated investment of ₹9,450 crore.
Completion: The railway projects are scheduled for completion by 2030–31.
NH-22 Upgrade: The Muzaffarpur–Sitamarhi–Sonbarsa section of NH-22 in Bihar will be upgraded to four-lane standards.